Obituaries

George A. Joseph

Date of Death: July 10, 2024
Obituary

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Rhome Funeral Home Inc.  1209 Grand Blvd Monessen, where friends will be welcomed on Monday from 1-3 and 6-8 pm.

PRIVATE funeral services and burial will take place at the family’s convenience. 

George A. Joseph, Jr. 83, of Monessen, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 surrounded by his family.  George was born in Monessen, on August 14, 1940, a son of the late George Joseph Sr. and Ann Susko Joseph.  George was a 1959 graduate of Monessen High School and a 1961 graduate of Penn State University with a degree in Horticulture and Landscaping. While young, George worked alongside his father, George Sr., founder of Joseph’s Nursery of Monessen and eventually took over the family business.  This year, Joseph’s is celebrating their 70th year in business.  For the last 40 years, George proudly worked alongside his late wife Alyce, two sons, George III and Michael, son-in-law Rick, and granddaughter, Kristen.  George and Alyce would tell you it was a family affair - all 8 grandchildren were always at the nursery working and helping with the business.  He had an eye and passion for turning residential and commercial landscapes into beautiful transformations, and would proudly tell you while driving by that house or business.  George was dedicated to his work and giving joy through designing beautiful landscapes. 

Surviving are George and Alyce’s four children - George III and wife Tammy Joseph, Laura and husband Stan (Rick) Malarbi, Kelly and husband Jon Turik, and Michael and wife Rebecca Joseph.  George and Alyce adored their 8 grandchildren, Jennifer (Joe), Kristen (Chuck), Monica (Cameron), Alexis (Nick), Jessica (Donnie), Jonathan, Nicolas, Lukas, as well as 3 great grandchildren, Sadie, Violet, and Austin.  Also surviving are brother, Dr. Andrew Joseph and wife Diane, and sisters Sandra Cooper and Cindy Phillippi.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alyce, and brother John Joseph. 

The Joseph family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Pacella, Nurse Miller, and the rest of his staff at UPMC for their care over the years - it is greatly appreciated.  Another thank you to our uncle, Dr. Andrew Joseph who has helped our family over the years.  Lastly, thank you, to Melanie, who took care of Alyce and helped George over the years as well.